Luiz Caldas

Luiz Caldas
Caldas in 2015
Background information
Birth nameLuiz César Pereira Caldas
Also known asThe Father of Axé Music, King of Bahian Music
Born (1963-01-19) 19 January 1963
Feira de Santana, Bahia,  Brazil
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active1979–present
Websitewww.luizcaldas.com.br

Luiz César Pereira Caldas (January 19, 1963) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music producer. He is known as the forerunner of axé, when he achieved national success in 1985 with the song “Fricote”, as well as being one of the main names in the Salvador Carnival and one of the country's foremost guitarists.